Easiest Way to Make Creamy Basil Pesto Pasta Vegetarian

Basic Basil Pesto

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Recipe Summary Basic Basil Pesto

Rich & chunky pesto with a robust nutty flavor. Great with toasted bread, pizza, or your favorite pasta! Store in refrigerator or freezer.

Ingredients | Creamy Basil Pesto Pasta Vegetarian

2 tablespoons pine nuts

2 cups fresh basil leaves, stems removed

1 tablespoon minced garlic

½ cup extra-virgin olive oil

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Place pine nuts in a single layer in a dry skillet over medium-low heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant and golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer immediately to a plate to stop the cooking process; allow to cool, about 5 minutes.

Combine pine nuts, basil, and garlic in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until blended. Pour olive oil in slowly, with the processor running on low speed, until mixture is smooth. Add Parmesan cheese and process just until combined.

Info | Creamy Basil Pesto Pasta Vegetarian

prep: 5 mins cook: 5 mins additional: 5 mins total: 15 mins Servings: 6 Yield: 6 servings

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Creamy Basil Pesto Pasta Vegetarian - If you are a fan of quick, easy and tasty meals that you can whip up for your family with made with just four simple ingredients, this creamy basil pesto sauce is so easy to whip up in the food processor and requires no cooking at all.